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Beartooth – The Surface CD/LP (Red Bull)

“Beartooth’s entire discography has been snapshots of my inner monologue and emotional state over the years with a recurring theme, depression, and self-loathing. It’s been tough to understand why I’ve felt the way I do for so long. This album is the story of my beginnings in the new world I’ve created for myself. One focused on health, self-love, positivity, understanding, hard work, and most of all second chances. At the end of the day, life is short for all of us. We can’t escape the end, so why not make friends with it, and live in a world focused on living a personally fulfilling life.” – Caleb Shomo of Beartooth [An indie store exclusive clear w/ red & white splatter color vinyl pressing is available.]

boygenius – the rest CDEP/10” (Interscope)

Boygenius (Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus) presents the rest, a new four-track EP, serving as an expansion of their critically acclaimed debut full-length, the record. Produced by boygenius, Tony Berg, Jake Finch, Ethan Gruska, Calvin Lauber, Collin Pastore and Marshall Vore, the rest continues to showcase the band’s songwriting prowess and distinct sound. [An indie store exclusive gold color vinyl pressing is available.]

Zach Bryan – Zach Bryan CD/2xLP (WB)

The self-titled album from singer-songwriter-producer Zach Bryan is an expansive yet intimate 16-track set that explores the Grammy-nominated artist’s Oklahoma roots as well as his vast and varied confluence of musical and literary influences. The album boasts appearances from The Lumineers on the song “Spotless”, country superstar Kacey Musgraves on album highlight “I Remember Everything”, as well as features from Sierra Ferrell on “Holy Roller” and The War and Treaty on “Hey Driver”.

[Read more…] about New Releases for October 13, 2023

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Tré Burt – Traffic Fiction CD/LP (Oh Boy)

“Grief can serve as a reason for reflection and a spur for reinvention. After the death of his grandfather, singer-songwriter Tré Burt decided to honor his memory, as well as times shared with his father, by deviating from his more folky style and head back toward his first love – classic soul. Burt’s new album, Traffic Fiction, still trades in Burt’s favorite topics – doomed relationships, financial oppression, and social apathy – while hewing closer to the old-school sounds he fell in love with while listening to music with his music-loving role models.” – Andrew Guiden, American Highways [An indie store exclusive opaque red color vinyl pressing is available.]

Carrtoons – Saturday Night CD (Wichita)

Soul and R&B New York-based producer Ben Carr returns as Carrtoon with his newest release, Saturday Night, his latest album, and follow-up to his debut album, Homegrown. “Described as an ode to joy, the 14-track project which features previous single ‘Grace (ft. Rae Khalil)’, takes comfort in the little moments of happiness that come from something as simple as spending time with your loved ones and watching one of your favorite movies. It’s also a celebration of New York’s thriving creative scene, and the friends Carr has made in the city, many of whom feature on the record including Jay Prince, Haile Supreme, Bad Snacks and Topaz Jones.” – Cailean Coffey, The Line Of Best Fit

Citizen – Calling The Dogs CD/LP (Run For Cover)

With the ability to excel in both quiet ballads and distorted rock anthems, Citizen (which recently expanded to a full quintet with the addition of former touring members drummer Ben Russin and guitarist Mason Mercer) has an incredible knack for channeling raw emotion and energy into singalong songs. On Calling The Dogs, the band exemplifies passionate songwriting and styling while stripping back to what they do best: guitar-driven rock ‘n’ roll. Picking up labels ranging from post-hardcore to shoegaze over the years, it’s reductive to try to categorize Citizen as anything other than one of the best rock bands around today. [A limited-edition brown color vinyl pressing is available.]

[Read more…] about New Releases for October 6, 2023

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Asinhell – Impii Hora CD/LP (Metal Blade)

Impii Hora is the debut album from Danish musician Michael Poulsen, lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and main songwriter of the rock band Volbeat. When Poulsen was putting together songs for Volbeat’s 2021 album, Servant Of The Mind, he wrote a bunch of death metal riffs which inspired his new death/black metal band Asinhell whose debut album Impii Hora (Latin for Ungodly Hour) is a tribute to Poulsen’s favorite old-school groups. The songs are rooted in crushing riffs yet injected with strong guitar hooks and shout-along refrains. [A limited-edition silver color vinyl pressing is available.]

Victor Axelrod – If You Ask Me To… CD/LP+MP3 (Yep Roc)

If you’re a fan of Daptone Records, chances are you’ve read or heard the name Victor Axelrod, and even if you haven’t, you’ve heard music from his hand. As a producer, arranger, recording and mixing engineer, and keyboardist, his creativity has extended across more than two decades of the label’s releases, even dating to its prehistory with Desco Records. Featuring previously unreleased tracks by Sugar Minott and Binky Griptite, If You Ask Me To (the first LP under his name for the label) is a collection of singles released 2007-2023. [An indie store exclusive translucent red w/ black swirl color vinyl pressing is available.]

Blonde Redhead – Sit Down For Dinner CD/LP (section1)

Blonde Redhead return with Sit Down For Dinner, their first album in nine years. Its title is a nod to the often-sacred communal ritual of sharing a meal with those you love. This immersive, meticulously crafted record appropriately serves an expression of persistent togetherness — a testament to the unique internal logic Blonde Redhead have refined over their three-decade existence. Understated yet visceral melodies charge each song, creating a foil to lyrics about the inescapable struggles of adulthood: communication breakdown in enduring relationships, wondering which way to turn, holding onto your dreams. [A limited-edition opaque white color vinyl pressing is available.]

[Read more…] about New Releases for September 29, 2023